If history is deprived of the Truth, we are left with nothing but an idle, unprofitable tale.

A good general not only sees the way to victory; he also knows when victory is impossible.

If history is deprived of the Truth, we are left with nothing but an idle, unprofitable tale.

Nor ought we ever to allow any growing power to acquire such a degree of strength as to be able to tear from us, without resistance, our natural, undisputed rights.

Monarchy degenerates into tyranny, aristocracy into oligarchy, and democracy into savage violence and chaos.

Knowing how to win is the first step. We must also know how to make use of our victories.

From this I conclude that the best education for the situations of actual life consists of the experience we acquire from the study of serious history. For it is history alone which without causing us harm enables us to judge what is the best course in any situation or circumstance.